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Pittsburgh Steelers sent a letter to fans who questioned players who showed up for President Donald Trump’s speech at the US steel plant in Pennsylvania on Friday.
Steelers Quarterback Mason Rudolph, Safety Miles Killebrew and earlier ran back Rocky Bleier, who won four Super Bowls in Pittsburgh in the 1970s, took the stage and presented the president of a custom No. 47 jersey.
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Former Pittsburgh Steelers star Rocky Bleier, Left, presents a Pittsburgh Steelers jersey to President Donald Trump in the US Steel Mon Valley Works Vin facility on Friday 30 May 2025 in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Fans seemed to be upset over their appearance and let the Steelers organization know about it. The team noted in the letter that the players from the players do not necessarily reflect the views of the franchise. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette first reported the letter.
“We appreciate that you take the time to share your thoughts with us. As appreciated fans, your voice is a significant part of what makes our Steelers community and fanbase so strong,” the letter allegedly reads.
“We understand that a recent demonstration in Pittsburgh has generated a number of reactions from our fanbase. Our alumni and current players make their own individual decisions that reflect their views and they do not necessarily represent the view of the entire Pittsburgh Steelers organization. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts. We value your passion and your continued support from team.”
Pittsburgh Steelers Quarterback Mason Rudolph, Center, speaks like former Pittsburgh Steelers player Rocky Bleier, Left, Pittsburgh Steelers Safety Miles Killebrew and President Donald Trump, right, listen to US Steel Mon Valley Worksirvin Plant Friday, May 30, 2025 in West Miffflin, Pennsylvania. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
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A spokesman for stelelers confirmed that the organization was responding to those who were upset.
Trump introduced each of the three players and praised Rudolph as a potential franchise quarterback for steelers.
“I happen to think a really good quarterback is a man named Mason Rudolph,” Trump said. “I think he’s getting a big shot. He’s tall. He’s pretty. He has a good arm. And I have a feeling he’s getting the guy.”
Trump also complimented Killebrew and called security a “killer”.
Pittsburgh Steelers Quarterback Mason Rudolph, Left, former Pittsburgh Steelers Rocky Bleier, and Pittsburgh Steelers Miles Killebrew, right, Join President Donald Trump, Center Right, on stage as they present him a Pittsburgh Steelers Jersey in US Steel MIFFFE, Brusely in US Steel Monia. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Former Steelers star Antonio Brown and Le’Veon Bell each stumped for Trump during his presidential campaign last October. The two appeared at a rally before going to a Steelers game.
